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Huawei may soon launch MatePad 11.5 tablet in India: Expected specs, more

A Flipkart microsite has hinted at an upcoming Huawei product launch in India, and reports suggest it could be the MatePad 11.5 tablet that the company currently sells in global markets

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

BAMUL chief slams Flipkart over Re 1 milk sale, flags impact on farmers

Bangalore Milk Union Ltd president D K Suresh on Saturday claimed that e-commerce giant Flipkart is selling milk for Re 1 through "investor-funded discount campaigns", accusing it of undermining the dignity of farmers and the cooperative movement built over decades. He has lodged a complaint against Flipkart before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and also written an email to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking investigation into "predatory pricing" of milk by the quick commerce platform and its impact on dairy farmers and cooperative institutions. However, Flipkart said in a statement that it periodically runs limited promotional campaigns on select products available on the platform, often in partnership with banking partners, to enhance customer value. "Prices of products on the Flipkart marketplace are determined by individual sellers. All dairy partners and sellers continue to receive their full agreed price for the products they supply, and farmer procurement prices

Updated On: 14 Mar 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Sedemac Mechatronics surges 7.4% on trading debut amid weak markets

Sedemac Mechatronics shares debuted 7.4% higher on listing, while Walmart-backed Flipkart is preparing to invite banks to pitch for work on its potential IPO

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Flipkart's holding firm back home after Press Note 3 nod for Tencent

Flipkart has completed shifting its holding company from Singapore to India, removing a key hurdle for a potential domestic listing as it strengthens governance and readies for an IPO

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Flipkart lays off 250-300 employees after reviewing performance

Layoffs affect roughly 2% of workforce as Walmart-backed e-commerce firm tightens operations and prepares for a potential IPO

Updated On: 06 Mar 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

"Platforms that combine scale with sustainable unit economics will win"

Kapil Thirani, vice president for Shopsy and Flipkart Marketplace, shares insights about Flipkart's zero-commission push to capture India's value-conscious Gen Z and first-time rural shoppers

Updated On: 25 Feb 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Flipkart eyes food delivery entry, plans Bengaluru pilot launch by June

Flipkart is exploring entry into online food delivery, with a pilot likely in Bengaluru by mid-2026; the company is studying whether to launch its own app or use ONDC to compete with Zomato and Swiggy

Updated On: 12 Feb 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Ahead of IPO, Flipkart strengthens leadership with two senior hires

E-commerce firm Flipkart has named Vipin Kapooria as vice president, business finance, and Yogita Shanbhag as vice president, human resources, as it readies for its IPO

Updated On: 09 Feb 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

Flipkart appoints Vipin Kapooria, Yogita Shanbhag as VPs ahead of IPO

E-commerce major Flipkart on Monday announced the appointment of Vipin Kapooria as Vice President, Business Finance, and Yogita Shanbhag as Vice President, Human Resources, effective immediately. These appointments come shortly after a series of high-profile hires at the IPO-bound company in the past month. Kapooria, who is rejoining Flipkart, will lead business finance across all categories. He comes with over 19 years of experience and was most recently the Chief Financial Officer at Blinkit. He has also held senior positions at OYO and Yum! Brands. In his new role, Kapooria will partner with business teams to drive financial discipline, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, the company said in a statement. Shanbhag will lead the HR function for Flipkart's technology vertical, OneTech Business Unit. She joins with over 20 years of experience at Juniper Networks and Wipro. "Building a strong organisation requires sustained focus on leadership, robust systems, and cultur

Updated On: 09 Feb 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

SC sends Flipkart competition case back to NCLAT for fresh review

The Supreme Court set aside a 2020 NCLAT order directing a CCI probe into Flipkart and asked the tribunal to reconsider the case afresh

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 7:26 PM IST

Flipkart group appoints two senior executives ahead of planned IPO

Jason Chappel joins as group controller and Amer Hussain as VP of supply chain for grocery and Minutes

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Myntra's Bansal, Flipkart's former exec Ranjan to launch edtech firm

Myntra co-founder Mukesh Bansal and ex-Google executive Peeyush Ranjan have launched Fermi, an AI-first STEM edtech platform targeting India and the US

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Tiger Global ruling unlikely to spook FPIs, but raises bar on tax substance

Market participants broadly view judgment as fact-specific, centered on interpretation of grandfathering provisions under the India-Mauritius tax treaty and application of General Anti-Avoidance Rule

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

SC's ruling against Tiger Global clouds outlook for India's buyout sector

The decision has major implications for private equity funds that have set up shell entities in the offshore haven to channel investments into India, according to lawyers

Updated On: 19 Jan 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Centre to start recovery of taxes from Tiger Global after top court ruling

The US-based investment firm's substantial sale of Flipkart's stake to Walmart Inc. was one of the largest exits by a foreign investor in the Indian e-commerce sector

Updated On: 17 Jan 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Tiger Global liable to pay tax on gains from 2018 Flipkart deal: SC

Indian officials argued arrangement was meant to avoid tax

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

Supreme Court rejects Tiger Global's tax plea in Flipkart stake sale case

The apex court said tax authorities had correctly rejected Tiger Global's application seeking exemption from capital gains tax arising from the transaction

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Flipkart taps former Tyson Foods executive Jane Duke for ethics role

Veteran compliance leader joins e-commerce giant amid efforts to strengthen oversight and institutional leadership ahead of an IPO

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

SC to rule on Tiger Global's 2018 deal with Walmart in landmark tax case

Tiger Global and Indian tax authorities have been locked in a legal tussle over its 2018 stake sale in Indian e-commerce company Flipkart to Walmart worth ₹14,440 crore ($1.6 billion)

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

Arvind Fashions to acquire 31.25% stake of Flipkart in Arvind Youth Brands

Arvind Fashions Ltd on Monday said it will acquire Flipkart group's 31.25 per cent stake in Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd for Rs 135 crore. Arvind Youth Brands Pvt Ltd (AYBPL) is currently engaged in the business of wholesale and retail of apparel and accessories under the brand name 'Flying Machine'. It had a turnover of Rs 432.16 crore in the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the company said in a regulatory filing. Over the last five years Flying machine has re-established as a well-accepted brand on digital channels. The partnership with the Flipkart group helped Flying Machine become one of the top casual wear brands on digital platforms, catering to the fashion-conscious youth of India, it said in a separate filing. "Our relationship with the Flipkart group will continue ensuring consumers can still shop Flying Machine on its platforms. The brand will also be available to consumers on other digital channels and portals," Arvind Fashions Ltd (AFL) Managing Director & CEO ...

Updated On: 29 Dec 2025 | 1:57 PM IST